2014 · Q32
Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?
General KnowledgeGeography
- ATectonic plates are composed of Oceanic lithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphere
- BTectonic plates are able to move because the Earth's lithosphere has a higher strength than the underlying asthenosphere
- CThe Earth's lithosphere is broken up into Tectonic Plates
- DAlong divergent plate boundaries, subduction carries plates into the mantle
Explanation
Subduction occurs at convergent, not divergent, plate boundaries.